Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021, the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continental regions first of its kind event, unveils another scintillating and timely conversation focusing on diversity in recent Regency-themed period drama. Live-streamed on Anankes Facebook page, panelists will offer insight on mainstreaming diversity in a traditionally English genre Regency romance for...
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Second Wave Feminist & Notable Author Phyllis Chesler Joins WLF2021 Roster of Speakers
Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Distinguished author and feminist psychologist, Phyllis Chesler will be featured on day one of the festival. Appearing as fireside chat guest on...
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Globalizing Literature by Women Through Translation
March 11th, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 is a celebration of the literary genius, creative journeys and lived artistic experiences of the female gender. Marking Womens History Month and Womens Day, the 3-day event will...
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Stories of Women in the Gulf
A Breath, A Step, A Mirror the new podcast series in partnership between Miraa.me and Finyal Media The powerful mini-series features the stories of real women from Saudi Arabia who have written a letter to their younger selves March 7th, 2021, Dubai (United Arab Emirates): Unilevers Miraa.me, the region’s first dedicated purpose-led digital...
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Women in Literature Festival Focuses On Inclusion in Childrens Literature
Book reading plays a pivotal role in the upbringing and nurturing of children with storytelling being the most potent tool of learning for kids and adults alike. A significant knowledge construct, reading a book assists them to learn about themselves and the world they live in. It helps them envision the unknown or take refuge and...
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Teens in AI Celebrates International Womens Day with #GirlsInAI Hackathon
March 3rd, 2021, (UK): In celebration of International Womens Day on 8th March, Teens in AI is proud to be hosting its third annual #GirlsInAI hackathon. The London-based global initiative strives to increase diversity and inclusion in technology, with the hackathon aiming to create new opportunities for underrepresented talent through mentoring, talks, and exciting projects...
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Sheela Reddy, Moni Mohsin To Discuss Ruttie Jinnah At WLF2021
March 2nd, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021, the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Notable journalists and distinguished authors including Sheela Reddy and Moni Mohsin. Appearing as fireside chat guest on day...
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Longlist, judges and dates announced for International Prize for Arabic Fiction
On Monday, March 1st, 2021 the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) revealed the longlist of 16 novels in contention for the 2021 prize, which will award $50,000 to the ultimate winner. The novels selected by the judges were chosen from 121 entries, all published in Arabic between 1st July 2019 and 31st August 2020....
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Eminent Author Nathalie Etoke Among Notable Guest Speakers At Women in Literature Festival
Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Joining a distinguished line-up of authors, is Nathalie Etoke who will be talking about her book Shades of Black published by Seagull...
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ZUKA Books Release The Burning Champa
February 20th, 2021, Lahore (Pakistan): ZUKA BOOKS, a Lahore based publishing house, is immensely delighted to release its third publication titled The Burning Champa, a poetry book written by Zahra Hameed. Zuka Books was established in 2020 and released its first title Pakistan: A Fashionable History in the same year to much widespread appreciation and...